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St. Ambrose University

St. Ambrose University (SAU) is a private university with a residential campus located in Davenport, Iowa. Below are links to information you will find helpful as you consider and plan for transferring to St. Ambrose University.

Dual Admission

SAU offers a dual admission program in which you are immediately connected to a St. Ambrose advisor and can receive updates each semester from St. Ambrose regarding your progress. Additional benefits include free admission to SAU home athletic and fine arts events plus access to the physical education center, the library and career development services. When you apply for the SAU/ Dual Admission program prior to completing 30 credits toward your Associate's Degree, you will also be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship when you begin full-time studies at St. Ambrose.

How does the AA or AS degree from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges transfer to St. Ambrose University?

Students who transfer to St. Ambrose with an AA or AS Degree earned from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will be admitted to SAU with junior status, provided the student has earned at minimum a 2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA).

What about an AAS Degree?

Students who have earned an AAS (Associate in Applied Science) Degree are able to transfer 60 hours to SAU's Bachelor in Applied Management Technology degree. For more information about this degree, see the current St. Ambrose University catalog.

Is their Financial Aid for transfer students?

St. Ambrose offers scholarships and grants , work-study and other financial aid options. Full-time students may be eligible based upon strong academic performance in college, talent in fine arts or athletics or demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Have questions?

If you have not yet registered for classes at one of our colleges, an admissions representative will be happy to answer your questions regarding transfer.

If you are a current student, contact your advisor or Academic Advising at your college:

Clinton: 563-244-7001
Muscatine: 563-288-6001
Scott: 563-441-4181

To speak to an SAU Admissions representative, contact:

Brandi Ahlers, Transfer Counselor
800-383-2627
563-333-6310

SAU Links

Transfer Majors and Course Guides Available for St. Ambrose University

Don’t see your major?

St. Ambrose University has created Transfer Planning Guides for many of their other majors. You can locate those here under Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.

Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.

Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
Scott Community College, 563-441-4000

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.